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Is New Brighton, Minnesota Safe?

Population 22,159 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Brighton is a smaller community of 22,159 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

New Brighton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew BrightonMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2055.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

235.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2055/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Brighton

Violent crime in New Brighton is below the national average. The rate of 299.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2055.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Brighton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How New Brighton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Brighton
299.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Brighton
2055.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Brighton Safety

Is New Brighton safe?
Not especially. New Brighton earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Brighton?
235.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2055.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Brighton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Brighton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,436 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Brighton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Brighton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Brighton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Brighton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Brighton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does New Brighton compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. New Brighton ranks behind about 80% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is New Brighton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Brighton?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.5 per-thousand rate put New Brighton below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Brighton?
299.4 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (38), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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